Screen Australia and Dynamic Television today announce Dr Trauma as the latest recipient of the Dynamic Television Scripted Initiative. From Brouhaha Entertainment (Boy Swallows Universe, A Talent for Murder), the series will receive $ 100,000 ($50,000 from Screen Australia and $50,000 from Dynamic Television), helping to support the project through the next stage of development,…
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Schools are being offered special early preview screenings of Zac Power movie
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Schools are being offered the opportunity to book special early preview screenings of the highly anticipated Zac Power movie ahead of the film’s official release. Produced by leading Australian animation studios Flying Bark Productions and Cheeky Little Media in association with Pixel Zoo Animation Studios, with major production investment from Screen Australia in association with…
Charles Darwin University Partnership With Darwin International Film Festival
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A cohort of Charles Darwin University (CDU) student film buffs have had an invaluable close up with the screen industry thanks to a partnership with the Darwin International Film Festival (DIFF). In this year’s festival, CDU Bachelor of Creative Arts students majoring in Screen interviewed participating local, national and international filmmakers. Guests included Cannes Critics’…
Australian Entrepreneur Kyle Hunt Launches ‘Free Beer for a Year’ Giveaway
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Australian entrepreneur Kyle Hunt is giving one lucky winner and their mates the chance to enjoy free beer for an entire year, announcing a giveaway of 52 slabs as part of the launch campaign for his latest business venture, Dallo. Hunt, who has built a social media following through his entrepreneurial journey, business ventures and…
Private Healthcare Australia Welcomes Senate Decision
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Private Healthcare Australia has welcomed today’s Senate decision to remove the Government’s proposed cuts to the higher private health insurance rebate for older Australians from the Senate’s agenda. PHA CEO Dr Rachel David thanked the thousands of older Australians, families, health professionals and community organisations who spoke up about the impact the cuts would have…
Monique Ryan celebrates as Senate rejects PHI rebate cuts for over-65s
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Independent Federal Member for Kooyong, Dr Monique Ryan, has celebrated a win for older Australians as the crossbench, Greens, and Opposition senators combined to boot the government’s pensioner cash grab off the political agenda. Today’s motion, introduced by Senators Jacqui Lambie and Anne Ruston, successfully discharged the Health Insurance Amendment (Incentive Payments and Other Measures)…
PEDESTRIAN.TV delivers new series From Indecision to ‘I Do’
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Following the launch of the $60,000 dream wedding competition, Maltesers, alongside its agency Publicis OneMars, teamed up with PEDESTRIAN.TV to follow the winning couple’s journey to ‘I do’ in a new three-part reality-style content series hosted by Brittany Hockley. The nationwide Maltesers competition saw more than 700 couples enter in under three weeks, with NSW…
2027 MARKS 100 YEARS OF SLIM DUSTY
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Slim Dusty would have celebrated his 100th birthday—a remarkable milestone and an opportunity to celebrate the enduring legacy of one of Australia’s most iconic artists. Slim’s contribution to Australian music and culture is immeasurable. Through his songs and storytelling, he captured the spirit of Australia—its people, places, humour, hardships and way of life. In doing…
The Australian National Maritime Museum has unveiled new discoveries about the vessel previously referred to as the Barangaroo Boat,
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The Australian National Maritime Museum has unveiled new discoveries about the vessel previously referred to as the Barangaroo Boat, including fresh evidence of its working life on Sydney’s waterways, while announcing it will now be known as the Cockle Bay Boat. The updated name follows consultation and reflects the Museum’s commitment to historical accuracy and…
SecondBite Giving Day this Thursday 15 October
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Food-relief agencies across Australia are being forced to turn people away as demand outstrips available food and operational capacity, new SecondBite research has found. A national survey of 405 SecondBite charity partners found two in three (67 per cent) had turned people away, while almost all (94 per cent) reported increased demand over the past…